Mary Katherine Barbee
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished fourth-year student-athlete pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science with expected graduation in May of 2024. Exceptional tenacity for success and hardworking mentality. Strengths include strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and cooperative team membership. Aspire to develop as a young business professional through real-world experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Initiated Member
Kappa Alpha Theta
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with women to support philanthropy, serve the community, and promote events.
- Helped raise $10,455 for CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, which supports abused or neglected children
Coaches' Nominee
Miami Athletics Leadership Board ("C4L")
11.2021 - Current
- Work independently and collaboratively alongside 18 other varsity teams.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Met biweekly with tight deadlines to present projects relating to DEI, leadership, advocacy, and more in a fast-paced working environment.
Coaches' Nominee
Miami Athletics Student Advisory Council
08.2020 - Current
- Elected as a representative from a 30-person roster
- Advance concerns and ideas from the field hockey team onto the administration and act as an elected voice
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
Selected Intern
U.S. Senator Rand Paul
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided insightful commentary on affairs involving the Department of Homeland Security and engaged in efforts to improve existing legislation
- Managed approximately 20-30 incoming emails sent to DHS from various government entities
- Contributed to political discussions and debates with a diverse set of peers and actively listened to others’ ideas to offer a rebuttal
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
Field Hockey Instructor
Self-Employed
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Engage in biweekly lessons lasting 1 hour or more each, with taught groups having as many as 4 players
- Coordinate strategic lesson plans to generate maximized success for each player both in private and group settings.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent player improvement techniques
Selected Intern
Miami University Police Department
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Engaged in and observed road patrol, prosecution, dispatch, coroner processes, jail function, and FBI fusion work
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with approximately 5 projects, aiding in coordination and providing ongoing support
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes
Selected Applicant
Farmer School Of Business Study Abroad Program
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Took part in finance and English history classes for 4 weeks
- Cultivated cultural understanding and goodwill in an unfamiliar foreign environment
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help staff and fellow peers wherever needed
- Engaged in rigorous finance and general business coursework
Volunteer Event-Worker
Rand Paul Campaign
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed connections with prominent political figures in the community and executed a supportive role for the Kentucky senator
- Handled registration processes with over 150 people present, streamlining check-in and enhancing overall guest satisfaction
Education
B.S. in Business, Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics, Political Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2024
Skills
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- Microsoft Word
- Python
- SQL
- R
Timeline
Selected Intern
U.S. Senator Rand Paul
05.2023 - 06.2023
Selected Intern
Miami University Police Department
01.2023 - 05.2023
Selected Applicant
Farmer School Of Business Study Abroad Program
12.2022 - 01.2023
Initiated Member
Kappa Alpha Theta
02.2022 - Current
Coaches' Nominee
Miami Athletics Leadership Board ("C4L")
11.2021 - Current
Volunteer Event-Worker
Rand Paul Campaign
05.2021 - 08.2021
Coaches' Nominee
Miami Athletics Student Advisory Council
08.2020 - Current
Field Hockey Instructor
Self-Employed
05.2019 - 05.2023
B.S. in Business, Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics, Political Science
Miami University